Dairies to Prairies

Dairies to Prairies tells the story of Elgin’s dairy heritage. The project will also explore how these former dairy farms have come under pressure from suburban development, modern day agriculture and efforts to restore natural prairies. This story will be presented through a feature-length documentary film and companion traveling exhibit. This documentary film and traveling exhibit is being created by The Elgin History Museum and Grindstone Productions. Become a fan of the Dairies to Prairies Facebook Page to get a chance to see rare photos and video trailers in your news feed.

Project support comes from: YOU!

Your donations will help make this project possible. Significant contributors will be recognized in the opening and closing film credits. You can donate online or by sending a check to the museum.

It’s easy to make a secure donation to the Elgin Area Historical Society. Please note the Prairies to Dairies project when donating. You will be redirected to the PayPal site to make your donation. You do not need a PayPal account to donate. The Elgin Area Historical Society is a 501c3. Thank you!

Dairies To Prairies Video Clips

For more information about this project please contact:

Elizabeth Marston, Museum Director

Elgin History Museum

360 Park St., Elgin, IL 60120 • 847.742.4248

museum@elginhistory.org

D2P Brochure (PDF)

It’s easy to make a secure donation to the Elgin Area Historical Society. Please note the Prairies to Dairies project when donating. You will be redirected to the PayPal site to make your donation. You do not need a PayPal account to donate. The Elgin Area Historical Society is a 501c3. Thank you!

Corron Farm and Elgin History Museum, June 2017

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360 Park Street
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 742-4248

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